Comments on his passing from these shores were predictably less generous than in the States.

Indeed many fans may not have recognised the man described in Tampa.

In tribute to their late owner the Buccaneers described him as a ‘dynamic business leader’ who formed the NFL team into a ‘model franchise.’

Ask his critics among United’s fan base and they would have a markedly differing view – regarding him a figure of hate among large sections for the debt he saddled the club with following his takeover.

His ownership inspired the formation of a football club, FC United, a consortium the so-called Red Knights and a slogan Love United / Hate Glazer.

Green and yellow scarves can still be seen around Old Trafford in protest to their American ownership.

But perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Glazer’s rule was the manner in which he carried on regardless of the antipathy towards him.

A silent overlord, he was seemingly unmoved by the wealth of feeling against him.

Notably his ownership also coincided with one of the most successful periods in the club’s history, with United winning five Premier League titles and the Champions League, as well as reaching two more Champions League finals since Glazer secured his 2005 takeover.

That wasn’t enough to win over the Old Trafford supporters so angered by the debt the club was forced to carry.

They believed that he was protected by the success of Sir Alex Ferguson.

Fortunate to inherit a genius of a manager who could produce winning teams in spite of their ownership.

The failings of the club in the year following Ferguson’s retirement forced the focus back on to the Glazers.

They responded by sacking David Moyes and sanctioning the appointment of Louis van Gaal.

They are also prepared to hand the Dutchman significant funds – it's believed there is a war-chest approaching £200m ready to be unleashed – to try to return the club to winning ways.

But this promises to be a pivotal point of their ownership, with United missing out on the Champions League next season at a cost of around £30m.

Glazers’ sons, such as Joel and Avram have been the more visible figures of the family’s ownership, but Malcolm remained a focus of many fans’ ire.

His death is unlikely to see such feelings of animosity soften.

Apparently as loved in Tampa, as he was loathed in Manchester, for all that his impact on either side of the Atlantic cannot be denied.